Dorian Mauro

Disclaimer: you will learn many popular French swear words explained in English. This blog post might be not appropriate for a young audience. Known for the richness and complexity of …

Money in French

In recent years, Antoine Dupont has established himself as the poster boy of French rugby, like Victor Wembanyama in basketball or Kylian Mbappé in soccer. And his new status as …

In the vast repertoire of affectionate expressions in the French language, there’s a simple and effective formula for expressing the lack of a loved one: “tu me manques” (“you miss …

France is known as the land of good table manners. In this sense, French toasting is an art that reflects these traditions through precise gestures and formulas. The ritual of …

Whether you’re expressing anger, exasperation or simply asking for silence, there are plenty of expressions to get the message across in French. However, asking someone to be quiet without annoying …

Friendship is a fascinating subject. Based on mutual aid, reciprocity, benevolence, and support, this enriching relationship can take many forms and be described in many ways. This has given rise …

First used in the 19th century, the idiom “être bourré” (to be drunk in French) has become the standard expression to express a high state of inebriation in France. It’s …

Pétanque, bocce, boccia, rafa, boules lyonnaise… There are many different types of boules games, and their similarities make them easy to confuse. France and Italy share a lot and those …

A true national sport in France and more particularly in the South, petanque is becoming more and more popular year after year across the globe. Its popularity is such that …